Taking the trek towards renewed self-confidence is an incredible feeling. If you’re preparing for a truSculpt iD treatment, congratulations on taking that critical first step. But before walking into your upcoming appointment, (and before taking those first strides out), there is work you can do to maximize your results and ensure that your first step is a big success.
So how do I prepare for truSculpt iD treatment?
As your anticipation builds towards that very first appointment, here are a few tips to help ease the process, smooth the transition, and leave you gleaming at those final results. Whether you’re looking to debut a brand new look this holiday season or feel anxious about an important body-altering procedure, listen up.
What To Expect
Before any procedure, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re stepping into. A step-by-step outline can quell anxieties and help you understand how to properly prepare. So let’s break it down. First, clear gel strips (they feel like sticky pads or tape) are applied to the area you’re treating. With truSculpt iD, your options are vast. Patients often choose the lower abdomen to squash excess belly fat, but other popular areas for fat reduction include the inner thigh, upper arm, and even the upper abdomen to tackle that pesky bra roll.
Next, square hand pieces are fixed on the gel strips and the thermal conduction begins. Once turned on, you’ll feel a warm, massage-like sensation in the target spot you’ve chosen. And don’t worry about picking and choosing. With truSculpt iD, you can treat multiple problem areas in just one session. Each treatment cycle lasts about 15 minutes.
Stay Dry
When it comes to body sculpting procedures, there isn’t a lengthy list of requirements. However, the area in question must be dry. That’s because the truSculpt applicators are sticky and won’t stick or function properly against damp skin. In the same vein, while sun exposure is perfectly fine, avoid tanning lotions for a month before the procedure. Just like wet skin, anything artificial sticking to your skin interferes with the sticky pads that need direct access to you.
Eat This, Not That
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat before your procedure. Restricting food intake won’t improve your sculpting results and keeping hydrated prevents potential muscle cramps and other discomforts throughout the procedure. Things to avoid? Alcohol and any sort of numbing medication.
To Shave, Or Not to Shave?
Have a little stubble where you’re placing the sticky pads? No problem. But if you’ve got excess hair, shaving is your best bet as thick hair interferes with the applicators. If you come in unshaved, nurses will shave down the area for you once you arrive.
Mythbusters
Think jewelry like belly rings are banned for life? Think again. While it’s best to remove any jewelry near the target spot before your procedure, once you’re finished, jewelry can be re-applied.
And remember, truSculpt iD is a completely non-invasive and virtually painless procedure. The only sensation you may experience is a slight tugging, so there’s no need for anesthesia or prep with painkillers. In fact, numbing medication can compromise your sculpting treatment so it’s best to avoid them.
After The Fact
So you’ve had your procedure. What now? Regardless of your prep, you won’t see full results overnight. And if you fall down a rabbit hole of unhealthy eats, a sculpting treatment can only do so much for your figure. For the best results possible, maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine. There’s no need to overdo it or kick your diet into overdrive, but body sculpting procedures work best in alignment with a healthy lifestyle rather than in place of one.
In terms of final results, most patients do see a difference after the first procedure. Expect to experience your full results in 12 weeks. So if you’re hoping to slim up for the holiday season, book a session sooner rather than later.
In Sum
You know what they say. Failing to plan is planning to fail. While most of the heavy-lifting lies in your specialist’s hands during the procedure, as the recipient in question, you’ve got the power to guarantee success after the fact. So don’t be a passive patient. Stay proactive, stay healthy, and stay sculpted.
Questions on truSculpt iD or other fat reduction procedures? Call Body Sculpting Spa in St Clair Shores and speak with one of our Specialists!
We are a place you can come to sculpt your way to a body you will love. As an advanced certified Coolsculpting and body sculpting specialty center with more than a decade of experience, we are Michigan’s #1 choice for noninvasive fat reduction treatments. Our services include, truSculpt iD, coolSculpting, ThermiSmooth and Fibroblast. We also offer a wide range of skin care and spa services. Call to schedule your Free Consultation!